20 Ferris Bueller Quotes On Taking A Day Off

These Ferris Bueller quotes are sure to trigger your nostalgia. 

The 1980s was the golden age for high school coming-of-age films.

One of the best films from this era is the 1986 high school comedy, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off starring Matthew Broderick.

What can we learn from Ferris Bueller’s Day Of ?

We’ve all probably watched the film and wished we could be as bold as Ferris who uses a beautiful day as an excuse to fake sick, steal his best friend’s dad’s car, and commandeer a parade float to sing The Top Notes’ pop ballad “Twist and Shout.”

As far-fetched as Ferris’s day off may seem, the film acts as a great reminder to not take life so seriously.

Let the following Ferris Bueller quotes about friendship, life, and personal beliefs remind us that, occasionally, it’s OK to take a break. 

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Ferris Bueller quotes on knowing your beliefs

1.) “Not that I condone fascism, or any -ism for that matter. -Ism’s in my opinion are not good. A person should not believe in an -ism, he should believe in himself. I quote John Lennon, “I don’t believe in Beatles, I just believe in me.” Good point there. After all, he was the walrus. I could be the walrus. I’d still have to bum rides off people.” — Ferris Bueller

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2.) “I am not going to sit on my ass as the events that affect me unfold to determine the course of my life. I’m going to take a stand. I’m going to defend it. Right or wrong, I’m going to defend it.” — Cameron Frye

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3.) “I do have a test today, that wasn’t bullshit. It’s on European socialism. I mean, really, what’s the point? I’m not European. I don’t plan on being European. So, who gives a crap if they’re socialists? They could be fascist anarchists. It still doesn’t change the fact that I don’t own a car.” — Ferris Bueller

Ferris Bueller quotes about priorities

4.) “A man with priorities so far out of whack doesn’t deserve such a fine automobile.” — Ferris Bueller

5.) “If you’re not here in fifteen minutes, you can find a new best friend.” — Ferris Bueller

6.) “How can I possibly be expected to handle school on a day like this?” — Ferris Bueller

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Wise Ferris Bueller quotes about life

7.) “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” — Ferris Bueller

8.) “You’re not dying, you just can’t think of anything good to do.” — Ferris Bueller

9.) “The question isn’t ‘what are we going to do,’ the question is ‘what aren’t we going to do.” — Ferris Bueller

10.) “It’s a little childish and stupid, but then, so is high school.” — Ferris Bueller

11.) “Only the meek get pinched. The bold survive.” — Ferris Bueller

12.) “A: You can never go too far. B: If I’m gonna get busted, it is not gonna be by a guy like that.” — Ferris Bueller

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Ferris Bueller quotes about being best friends

13.) “Cameron has never been in love – at least, nobody’s ever been in love with him. If things don’t change for him, he’s gonna marry the first girl he lays, and she’s gonna treat him like shit, because she will have given him what he has built up in his mind as the end-all, be-all of human existence. She won’t respect him, because you can’t respect somebody who kisses your ass. It just doesn’t work.” — Ferris Bueller

14.) “Look, don’t make me participate in your stupid crap if you don’t like the way I do it.” — Cameron Frye

15.) “Cameron is so uptight, if you stuck a lump of coal up his ass, in two weeks, you’d have a diamond.” — Ferris Bueller

16.) “Why can you not let me rot in peace?” — Cameron Frye

Ferris Bueller quotes that are the most quotable

17.) “Oh, he’s very popular Ed. The sportsos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wastoids, dweebies, dickheads – they all adore him. They think he’s a righteous dude.” — Grace

18.) “Now, I didn’t hit you. I lightly slapped you.” — Ferris Bueller

19.) “It is his fault he didn’t lock the garage.” — Ferris Bueller

20.) “This is the part where Cameron goes berserk.” — Ferris Bueller

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Did these Ferris Bueller quotes spark your nostalgia bug?

With school, work, and so much societal pressure to be constantly busy, it is easy to forget to take a break.

If Ferris Bueller’s Day Off taught us anything, its to respect the precious moments in life.

There is no use working so hard that you forget to live. 

Take a leaf from Ferris’s book and be inspired to do something you’ve never done before.

Grab your friends and have an adventure in your nearest downtown area.

Take that vacation you’ve always dreamed of.

Do the thing you’ve been too scared to do.

Whatever it is, do it.

Let these Ferris Bueller quotes remind you to prioritize the important things in life.

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